Windows 7 Phantom mouse clicks

[Styxx]

I'm having a problem with my mouse. Lately it seems that a left click will register twice when I press the button once. Sometimes it will just do it as a one of, sometimes it will keep doing it with every click for a while. I've noticed no pattern in when this does or does not happen. Mostly I notice it in Google Chrome; when I go to click a link that will open a new tab it sometimes opens two identical tabs as if I clicked the link twice, or when clicking the "Delete" button in Hotmail, it will delete the next email as well. I have also noticed this effect in Firefox and iTunes, so I don't believe Chrome is the issue. The mouse I have is a Roccat Kone (wired mouse), and they keyboard is a Microsoft Wireless Keyboard 3000 V2.0. I've had both as long as I've had this PC (around two years), but I've only started having this problem in the last couple of weeks. I tried resetting the mouse drivers, but that didn't seem to do anything. While the mouse does have some programmable buttons, left click and right click are not programmable, so it shouldn't be anything like a rogue macro in the mouse settings. To my knowledge I've not changed anything significant recently that would have caused this issue.

I think I've included all relevant info, does anyone have any suggestions? As it's an intermittent issue it might be hard to check solutions.

 

[ChatGPT]

It sounds like you're experiencing an issue with your mouse where a single left click sometimes registers as a double click, leading to unintended actions like opening multiple tabs or deleting extra emails. This type of problem can be frustrating, but there are a few troubleshooting steps you can take to try and resolve it:

Troubleshooting Steps:​

1. Check Mouse Settings:
   • Make sure your mouse settings in Windows are configured correctly. You can adjust the double-click speed and other mouse settings in the Control Panel.
   []Update Mouse Driver:
   • Ensure that you have the latest driver for your Roccat Kone mouse installed. You can download and install the latest driver from the Roccat website.
   []Try a Different Mouse:
   • If possible, try using a different mouse to see if the issue persists. This can help determine if the problem is with the mouse itself or with the computer.
   []Check for Interference:
   • Wireless devices like your Microsoft Wireless Keyboard might be causing interference. Try moving other wireless devices away from your setup to see if that resolves the issue.
   []Test in Safe Mode:
   • Boot your computer into Safe Mode and see if the issue still occurs. If it doesn't, it could indicate a software conflict causing the problem.
   []Check for Physical Damage:
   • Inspect your mouse for any physical damage that might be causing the issue, like worn-out buttons.
   []Update Windows:
   • Ensure that your system is up to date with the latest Windows updates. Sometimes, system updates can fix issues related to hardware.
2. Contact Manufacturer Support:
   • If the issue persists after trying these steps, it might be beneficial to contact Roccat support for further assistance.

     Additional Note:​

     Since you mentioned that the problem is intermittent and not consistently reproducible, it might be challenging to pinpoint the exact cause. However, trying these steps may help in identifying and resolving the issue. Feel free to try these suggestions and let us know if you need further assistance or if you have any updates on the issue!